Agree with the bold statement.

Not only AW have to prove that his policy is still relevant; but also with the frustrations piling up and the stiffer competition from recently-got-rich clubs and other promising clubs.
For the type of football we'll play, I really have no idea

During our invincible "era", we played lighting fast counter attack with accurate long/through pass and a lot of "forward" movement.

Recently, with Fabregas being our focal point, we have been playing possessive multi-short-passes.

Now, with players come-and-gone, injuries, (possible) different formation, I really have no idea about it... but guess what, that's make our team more interesting to watch

Yes, just as i was to reply the same thing too. Our gameplay definitely evolved since the heydays of Henry, Pires, Vieira, Ljungberg and etc. Back then we're known to play quick counter attacking game. Fact of the matter is, as much as we love to see them play so flamboyantly, it has hurt us very much too. We suffered like mad during UCL games when european teams would sit back, absorb the pressure and while we're at it, they would sneak a goal or two from counter attacking. Much like a taste of our own medicine.  Back then we were all about speed without much tactical or what you call Plan B when it matters. And quite rightly pointed out, teams started to pack their midfield, hustle us and employ the rough house tactic and we panicked and even got bullied. Right now, we play a much more structured gameplay, we're abit more technical in the middle of the of the pitch and we pass the ball around alot more. We've not quite found the right balance in winning trophies but i'd like to think we're at a transition period till we settle down with the right set of players and start winning like before.

Mine is still numberless and nameless.

lol, nah i think its probably coz a year has 52 weeks, maybe thats the significance. or he just wants to reverse ade's number

i think dudu will be our top scorer this season, for some reason. and i hope arsene starts him instead of nicky against everton. i like nicky, i really do, but i like dudu more, and he's a better finisher

2mrw...1 am.....

12.55 am

Wenger - Why Wilshere won’t play at Everton

By Chris Harris

Arsène Wenger has explained why he has omitted Jack Wilshere from his first squad of the season.

The 17-year-old midfielder became Arsenal’s youngest Premier League player last September and made a big splash in pre-season when he was named man-of-the-match in both Emirates Cup games.

Wilshere scored twice against Rangers in the 3-0 win which clinched that trophy and was rewarded with his first call-up to the England Under-21 squad. However he will play no part at Goodison Park on Saturday.

At his pre-match press conference, Wenger insisted that Wilshere is still very much in his plans.

“Tomorrow no because he is not in the squad but during the season, yes [he will be involved],” said the manager.

“On one side people say ‘you are too young, you do not have enough experience’. On the other people say ‘why do you not play people who are 17 and win the league?’

“We are already very young and Jack Wilshere will play a part in our season, but not the whole season. He is 17 years old.”

3 is not secured. we always got 4 past us last season..so bring on dudu!!

Jeez if you guys were managers, you really know how to knock the confidence out of your players.

We're 3 goals up, RVP and AA are having stinkers and you want to sub them? Let them play out until at least the 70th minute la. A goal may just do wonders for their confidence.

Sheesh.

6-1 to the Arsenal.

A good way to start the season tho i was rather surprised of the scoreline. We did alright to win the game but i think its more of Everton playing like crap. Defensively they were quite shite and could have done more to curb at least 3 goals. But i'm not complaining.

Vermaelen looks pretty decent in the air. He times his jump well and has won many headers today. I think he needs to improve more on his defensive play with Gallas and we'd be looking alright at the back.